Indian tycoon's giant Vantara zoo announces 'reset', rethinks imports

NEW DELHI: India's vast Vantara zoo, which calls itself the world's largest animal rescue centre, has announced a major reset under the former head of a global wildlife watchdog following sharp criticism of its operations.The overhaul follows concerns about its rapid acquisition of animals from around the world and questions about procedures for approving imports of protected species.Founded by Anant Ambani, son of billionaire tycoon Mukesh Ambani, Vantara will shift away from importing animals and towards supporting conservation in their countries of origin, said John Scanlon, who was appointed on Thursday.Scanlon, who headed the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) from 2010 to 2018, will chair the centre's newly created governing counci